About us
SAALT Wellness Clinic was born in 2021 in Orewa, Auckland. Opal was experiencing many family and friends as well as herself struggling to find answers to many common chronic ongoing health issues using our overloaded mainstream health system. Opal discovered these concerns could be treated effectively and long-term through naturopathic remedies.
Natural medicine like herbal extracts are still medicine, they are strong and effective — they are just naturally derived! The beauty of herbs is the efficacy, yet when prescribed professionally, there are no unwanted side effects.
SALT, our friend not foe
SAALT is play on the word salt or sodium chloride (NaCl), a mineral essential for human health. Salt helps to hydrate the body and is required for regulate fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contractions. It occurs naturally in seawater and can be mined from salt deposits.
Seawater and proximity to the ocean have been the most important source of grounding for Opal.
Your Naturopath
Hi!
I’m Opal, a qualified and registered Clinical Naturopath, Medical Herbalist & Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Natural Medicine (BNatMed) and additional training in Acute Homeopathy.
I’m passionate about education around the integration of natural medicine and practices, and empowering all to learn how to recognise and listen to our symptoms to better understand our bodies. With a little guidance, small changes can make a BIG impact over the years. Once you start to feel a little better... it’s quite addictive!
I like to help patients find their balance in life and integrate achievable habits that can promote energy and longevity so we can love life while we’re living it!
I see myself as a bit of a “realist” Naturopath, no one is perfect and we get to choose what habits we incorporate into our lives, and they may not all contribute to health. I can help you find the best balance.
SAALT has a judgement-free zone and welcomes everybody at all walks of life. I particularly enjoy working with fertility, IVF, pregnancy and postpartum, acne, cleansing and low-tox living, digestive health, energy, sleep, stress and mental health concerns.
Career highlights include some outstanding embryo quality improvements results in the IVF space, and contributing to viable pregnancies.
I keep up to date with the the latest research and trainings and enjoy diving into pathology so I can effectively interpret blood testing from the lab and incorporate this data into my treatment and recommendations.
I look forward to helping you on your health journey!
Opal. X
What is a Naturopath?
Our philosophy and treatment
Investigation to find your cause
Although alleviating symptoms of conditions is an important part of our treatment, we undergo thorough consultations and research to identify and treat the cause of your individual symptoms, rather than masking them, so your symptoms don’t return.
Our initial consultations take 60 minutes so we can assess your full health history.
Backed by science
We use evidence-based medicines and therapies to treat patients holistically. Herbal medicines can be very effective, but safe and without side effects when prescribed by a professional.
Our training
Naturopath’s complete an extensive natural medicine science degree. The degree covers anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, pathophysiology, nutrition, physical examination, herbal medicine and mindset therapies.
Effective holistic treatment
Naturopath's treat health concerns with therapeutic doses of herbal medicine, nutrients/nutrition and lifestyle advice.
Preventative care
Western healthcare tends to treat patients once they are already ill with a health condition to be diagnosed. We absolutely do treat diagnosed conditions, however we also focus on preventative healthcare.
Complimentary healthcare
We work alongside your GP and other healthcare professionals to ensure your best health outcome.
We love helping with health concerns in any area, but particularly like working on the below specialties:
Fertility & IVF
Pregnancy and postpartum
Acne
Clean beauty
Cleansing/detox and low-tox living
Gut health (IBS/Constipation)
Energy/fatigue
Sleep
Stress and mental health
SAALT’s Specialties
“Opal helped me with my hormonal / cycle regulation and ultimately fertility with much needed comfort & support. She is so knowledgeable and a great listener! Love all my herbal remedies / supplements and noticed a difference instantly, helping me manage anxieties surrounding physical & emotional health.”
“After half a decade of trying, and one heartbreaking loss, we finally found hope with Opal. We started our IVF journey with two poor-quality embryos and a miscarriage, but after just three months on Opal’s protocol, everything changed.
Her plan was so simple to follow, yet the results were life-changing. During our second cycle, we got the same number of eggs (12), but this time, seven (!) of them developed into embryos of exceptional quality. Even our doctor was amazed. Now, at 20 weeks pregnant with our miracle daughter, we can’t thank Opal enough.
She gave us the gift of life and renewed hope—if only we’d found her sooner. Thank you, Opal!”
The Clinic
Based 150m from Orewa’s surf break, we encourage patients to bring their lunch to eat on the beach after their consultation, or bring their togs for a swim!
With a passion for architecture and interior design, we pride ourselves on having a comfortable, modern space for clients to feel comfortable and in the right space to evolve their health journey.
SAALT also takes online bookings to accommodate patients from around New Zealand.
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